Chapter 12. Condensed and Extended Type
Type families often have more members than the basic Regular, Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic—a larger family might have Condensed, Bold Condensed, Extra Condensed, Extended, Black Extended, etc. Some typefaces are single-member families and are designed specifically as one very condensed or very extended look.
Condensed type is type that looks like it has been compressed, or squished, horizontally, but not vertically. Extended type seems to have been expanded, or stretched horizontally. You can use condensed or extended type for practical typographic solutions or simply for playful effects.
Condensed faces often have a “tall,” elegant look. Extended faces usually appear squatty, yet appealing. They often ...
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